ZIP 34429 (Crystal River, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34429: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Citrus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Citrus County compares with Florida
Citrus County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Citrus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Citrus County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.6 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.2% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Citrus County sits below Florida on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Florida on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Citrus County: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.0%, vs 3.8% in Florida.
Overview
Police reported 383 crashes involving commercial trucks in Citrus County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.1% across Florida.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.1% in Florida.
Where crashes happen
US-19 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34429 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-495 (1), Mu-Fort Island Trl (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.9% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Their busiest month is December, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 6.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34429 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Citrus County.
- Check whether your routes use US-19, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Citrus County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Florida.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Citrus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19 | 6 |
| CR-495 | 1 |
| Mu-Fort Island Trl | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Citrus County) |
|---|---|
| E Gulf To Lake Hwy | 20 |
| US-19 | 19 |
| State Road 44 | 17 |
| N Suncoast Blvd | 14 |
| W Gulf To Lake Hwy | 11 |
| N Lecanto Hwy | 11 |
| US-41 | 11 |
| S Florida Ave | 10 |
ZIP 34429 at a glance
| Population | 8,727 |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,395 |
| Median home value | $249,792 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Citrus County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | +25% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 22 | +34% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | +79% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34429
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 34429?
383 truck crashes have been reported in Citrus County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 205 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 34429?
US-19 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 34429 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 34429?
The worst month is September: 11.0% of truck crashes in Citrus County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34429?
Since 2015, Citrus County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 34429 compared with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Citrus County has 19.6 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 34429?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.